noun

newcomer

newcomer, novice, beginner

The newcomer joined our team last week.

The newcomer joined our team last week.

She is a newcomer to the industry.

She is a newcomer to the industry.

a newcomer to ((a place/group)) someone who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group He is a newcomer to the team.

Synonyms: beginner, novice, rookie; Antonyms: veteran, old-timer

A compound word from 'new' + 'comer' (one who comes).

Literally someone who has 'newly come' to a place or activity. Break it down to remember.

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